Greetings!
Thank you for your continuing adherence to the Shelter in Place and Physical Distancing health orders! Health officials are still warning that we are not yet out of the woods, that we have not yet seen the peak in number of cases. While we are making progress in this County, now is not the time to become complacent about risking your and others’ health. This weekend Pacifica Police personnel will be stationed at Pacifica State Beach to continue education about the health orders, along with enforcement as necessary.
Pacifica’s businesses need your support. If you are financially able to do so, please shop and eat locally. Restaurants are relying on takeout food orders and businesses that are currently closed could be assisted by purchasing gift cards now for use when they open in the future. It is a really hard time on businesses, so every dollar will help!
Take care and stay safe. We are #PacificaStrong.
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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April 17 Update from Mayor Martin
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Stay safe, stay home, stay positive.
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PSA from Pacifica Police Department
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Keep Sheltering, It's Helping!
We're doing well, but we're not out of the woods yet.
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The data modeling below shows three potential scenarios for San Mateo County, based on how well we adhere to physical distancing guidelines. You can see that the peak is yet to come. BUT, if we stick with it, we could see a much lower number of incidences county-wide and avoid overwhelming our healthcare system. Keep it up San Mateo County! For key updates and the latest information for San Mateo County residents, see the County's webpage:
smcgov.org.
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Pacificans Care Launches Emergency Fund Campaign
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In an effort to be prepared Pacificans Care, Pacifica’s community foundation, recently established an emergency fund to address the needs of Pacifica’s core social service agencies in the event of an earthquake, flood, or other disaster that interrupts normal day to day activities of Pacificans for a prolonged period of time. Little did the Pacificans Care board know that the Coronavirus pandemic would suddenly impact Pacifica in a significant way!
To address the critical needs facing the community due to the consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic, Pacificans Care has launched the
Pacificans Care Emergency Fund ‘COVID CAN’T STOP GOOD’ Campaign asking Pacificans to ‘Help Us Help Pacifica- Now’ to aid those community members most in need.
The goal is to raise $10,000 by May 15th.
Make your donation here
to the Pacificans Care Emergency Fund. Your support will make a difference during these difficult times. Every gift counts!
Your donation will provide groceries for families and housing assistance for those who are struggling to pay their rent through funds provided to the Pacifica Resource Center. Your contribution will also provide Meals on Wheels to home-bound seniors and ‘Grab and Go’ lunches Monday through Friday for seniors prepared by Pacifica Senior Services.
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Sanchez Art Center
presents
2020 Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibition
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The
2020 Left Coast Annual
(
LCA) Exhibition
was scheduled to open at Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, on Friday April 10, 2020. As the world turned upside down with the spread of COVID-19, it became clear that the exhibition would not be able to take place in-person as communities responded to shelter-in-place orders to protect public health. Artists and Sanchez Art Center Staff, (Janet Barker, Program Manager and Cindy Abbott, Executive Director) pivoted to create this first show in new virtual galleries.
Navigating the Galleries
: The three little bars at the top or center of the page provide access to the virtual galleries website menu.
The
2020 Left Coast Annual (LCA) Exhibition
was juried by Carin Adams, Curator of Art at the Oakland Museum of California. Enjoy a leisurely “stroll” through the gallery of 50 pieces by 49 artists (out of the over 800 pieces entered) selected by Ms. Adams by scrolling through the “
2020 Left Coast Annual Exhibition Art
”. Click on an image to learn more about the artist and their inspiration. The “
Artists in the Exhibition
” page allows you to dive deeper into an artists realm by clicking on their name to be taken to their website.
Enjoy browsing the galleries and return to visit again and again!
(Sanchez Art Center, a 501(c) nonprofit organization is currently closed due to the coronavirus global pandemic. All involved from the Board of Directors, staff and the 29 artists in residence look forward to welcoming you again when it is safe and the time is right to again gather, engage and be enriched by the arts.)
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As the COVID-19 virus continues to change our world, we are leveraging the strength of the Pacifica community to assist our local business owners to earn additional revenue through direct support of our healthcare workers. Learn more about what
Pacifica Community in Action is doing here
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Everyone Counts!
Be Sure to Complete the Census
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Does Shelter in Place have you losing your marbles?
Are you looking for a way to stay connected?
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Parks, Beaches, & Recreation launched a
Virtual Community Center
. The purpose of the page is to provide information, connect you to our community, and give ideas to have fun at home while we shelter in place.
Get virtually connected here
!
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Pursuant to Updated Shelter in Place Order, the City of Pacifica closed a number of public spaces.
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Have a Library Question? Text for Answers!
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Public Service
Announcements
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Please note
: This newsletter is sent weekly on Friday and content is current at that time. Those who have not opened the email by Monday receive a reminder email, and some content may no longer be current.
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FUTURE MEETINGS:
City Council & Planning Commission
- April and May meetings are scheduled for essential business items. Further updates will be provided.
Other Committees & Commissions
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Recent City of Pacifica and Pacifica Police Department press releases are available on the City of Pacifica website under City Government -
Press Releases & Media Bulletins.
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